Michael Morrissey

Amanda Vance has an inkling about why so many of her library patrons are racking up more reading hours this winter. It’s the bookmarks. “People have found the (SPARK) program through our bookmarks more than anything else,” said Vance, the Waynedale . . . Read More

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December 21, 2018January 8, 2020 Michael Morrissey

PET FOOD PANTRY OPENS IN WAYNEDALE

The Fort Wayne Pet Food Pantry will be open every other Saturday beginning in January 2019 at 2502 Church St. in Waynedale. “We are very excited to be a part of the Waynedale Community and look forward to building local relationships”. . . . Read More

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December 7, 2018January 19, 2019 Michael Morrissey

HOLIDAY WREATHS ON DISPLAY TO SUPPORT WAYNEDALE

As manager of the Waynedale Branch of the Allen County Public Library, Amanda Vance always looks forward to this time of year. That’s because it’s time again for a Waynedale holiday tradition that brings decorative holiday wreaths to her library, . . . Read More

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November 23, 2018January 19, 2019 Michael Morrissey

HONORING THE FALLEN

A Waynedale veterans group celebrated the recent Veterans’ Day with a powerful memorial to service people lost in the line of duty. In celebration of Veterans’ Day, the American Legion Post 241 put on display its “Honor the Fallen Wall,” showing hundreds of pictures of the myriad of servicemen and servicewomen lost in the line of duty since Sept. . . Read More

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November 9, 2018January 19, 2019 Michael Morrissey

SERVING THE COMMUNITY WITH A HEARTY BREAKFAST

“One of the best kept secrets in Waynedale” continued its tradition recently, doling out breakfast goodies to all in attendance. The Waynedale Masonic Lodge No. 739 recently hosted their monthly Community Breakfast, welcoming anyone who had an empty morning belly and was willing to give the Masons a donation of their choice. . . Read More

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October 26, 2018January 19, 2019 Michael Morrissey

QUIMBY VILLAGE CONTINUES CONSTRUCTION

The long-standing Village Bowl at Quimby Village is finally no more. Demolition on the venerable old building was completed about the middle of October, according to officials from Sweetwater Sound, the company that owns the Quimby Village property. . . Read More

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October 26, 2018October 31, 2018 Michael Morrissey

A FRIGHT FOR A GOOD CAUSE

John Workman’s been laboring at Fort Wayne’s Haunted Castle and Black Forest so long, both his sons have assisted with the popular Halloween attractions. “Both of my boys have spent time working here,” Workman said proudly. . . Read More

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October 12, 2018October 16, 2018 Michael Morrissey

PROMOTING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Fort Wayne’s Turnstone Center recently celebrated its 75th anniversary with an event designed to celebrate – and assist – our community. On the very day of its birthday – October 8 – the center, located at 3320 N. . . Read More

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September 28, 2018January 19, 2019 Michael Morrissey

LET ‘EM RUN & PLAY AT PAWSTER PARK

David Siples shepherded his two puppies around the moist grass, as they ran, scratched and sniffed everything in sight. On a recent cool and breezy autumn afternoon, the Waynedale man brought his two dogs to Pawster Park to let them run, play and socialize with other local canines and their owners. . . Read More

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September 14, 2018January 19, 2019 Michael Morrissey

CELEBRATING THE MIRACULOUS WORLD OF BUTTERFLIES

Koko Carpenter sat perfectly still, watching carefully as a stranger painted a tiny lady bug on her dainty hand. The four-year-old little girl was remarkably calm amidst the swirl of activity all around her as the annual Monarch Festival was held at Eagle Marsh on September 9. . . Read More

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August 31, 2018August 31, 2018 Michael Morrissey

DAIRY QUEEN RENOVATES

A long-time Waynedale restaurant has a new look and feel thanks to recent renovations. After having been closed for work for several months, the Dairy Queen at 501 Lower Huntington Road finally opened for business again on June 1. . . Read More

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August 31, 2018January 19, 2019 Michael Morrissey

TILLMAN PARK RENOVATES DISC GOLF COURSE

A local park is sporting a new and improved disc golf course, courtesy of the Fort Wayne Parks Department and a local club. Featuring new tee pads, new mulch on several fairways, and new signage throughout the course, a better disc golf course was unveiled at Tillman Park last month. . . Read More

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August 17, 2018August 17, 2018 Michael Morrissey

MODERN MILL ADDS CHARM TO SOUTH BROADWAY GROWTH

As a good old local boy, Mark Brough is happy to be back home in Fort Wayne, helping people with their new homes. Toward that end, Brough, the Fort Wayne-raised real estate professional, has opened a new storefront at 3518 Broadway, right next to the newly revitalized 07 Pub, operating what he calls a “design-based real estate firm with a showroom.” . . Read More

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August 3, 2018January 19, 2019 Michael Morrissey

COOKING UP HEALTHY OPTIONS WITH HEALING KITCHEN PROGRAM

As a former writer, copy editor and teacher, Sophia Ulmer had no idea what her future had in store. These days, however, the 30-year-old is spending her time teaching community members how to work with, prepare, and eat more healthy food. . . Read More

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July 20, 2018January 19, 2019 Michael Morrissey

MUSTARD SEED FURNITURE BANK EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT

Imagine being a child who’s just had a long day at school, and not much for dinner. You’re ready for a good night’s sleep, but your family’s too poor to even afford to get you a bed, pillows, sheets, or blankets of your own. . . Read More

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July 6, 2018January 19, 2019 Michael Morrissey

INDIANA TECH CONVERTING DONALD ROSS GOLF COURSE

If you’ve recently driven by the Donald Ross Golf Course on South Calhoun Street, you might have assumed it’s totally closed right now. With the arcing mounds of dirt covering the fairways and numerous construction equipment dotting the landscape, it doesn’t exactly look open for golfing. . . Read More

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July 6, 2018January 19, 2019 Michael Morrissey

FIGHTING HUNGER WITH SUMMER LUNCHES

Programs throughout Fort Wayne are helping to make sure kids get a nutritious lunch during the summertime. One of the biggest servers of affordable summer grub is the venerable Community Harvest Food Bank, and its Kids Café program. . . Read More

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July 6, 2018January 19, 2019 Michael Morrissey

HALLS CLOSED & UNDER CONSTRUCTION OPENING SOON

For Jeff Hall, it’s been a month of questions. As one of the owners of Hall’s restaurants, he’s had to tell numerous customers who stop-in to the venerable Bluffton Road restaurant, exactly what’s going on at the diner, and why it’s been closed for the last month. . . Read More

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June 22, 2018January 19, 2019 Michael Morrissey

MORE THAN JUST BOOKS AT THE WAYNEDALE LIBRARY

Mary Miller, a black belt in martial arts, normally spends her spare time teaching classes at the Basche School in Fort Wayne. But, on a recent, sunny summer morning, she holed up in a conference room at the Waynedale branch of the Allen County Public Library, punching, kicking and shouting with a group of youngsters looking to learn a little more about karate. . . Read More

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April 27, 2018January 19, 2019 Michael Morrissey

SPRUCING UP THE CITY

Lierin Rossman spends most of her week working hard as an attorney at the downtown law firm of Stucky, Lauer & Young. But on a recent, chilly April morning, she was shuffling through a Waynedale park, toting a flimsy, plastic trash bag and picking up other people’s garbage. . . Read More

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April 13, 2018April 14, 2018 Michael Morrissey

CLEANING OUR CITY’S WATER IS COMPLEX

Vicky Zehr knows the routine. After 28 years with the city of Fort Wayne, she’s become something of an expert on the city’s Three Rivers Water Filtration Plant on Baltes Avenue downtown. . . Read More

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March 30, 2018January 19, 2019 Michael Morrissey

ICONIC THEATER READY TO SHINE

After months of renovation work, the Clyde Theater is finally getting ready to shine. Big music shows are scheduled to visit the newly-revamped theater beginning in May, including some nationally-known acts that the building’s promoters hope will attract concert-goers from around Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. . . Read More

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March 16, 2018March 16, 2018 Michael Morrissey

CITY ASSISTING RESIDENTS IN REPAIRING ROOFS AND FURNACES

A city program is aiming to give a hand up for homeowners with repair needs who may not be able to get traditional financial help. The City of Fort Wayne’s Homeowner Repair Loan Program is a means for local residents to get some much needed cash to help with roof or furnace repair or replacement this year. . . Read More

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March 2, 2018January 19, 2019 Michael Morrissey

‘IT FEELS GOOD TO BE A CHAMPION’

A UCLA-like basketball dynasty is in the making at one Waynedale elementary school. Basketball clearly is king at Maplewood Elementary School, with the school’s students winning four city championships in the last seven years. . . Read More

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March 2, 2018March 2, 2018 Michael Morrissey

LUCY WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF FOX ISLAND’S BIRD COUNT

A national February bird count hosted an exceptional visitor this year at Fox Island County Park. The event, called the 21st annual Great Backyard Bird Count, is sponsored nationally by Cornell University, and takes place in backyards, parks, nature centers, hiking trails, school grounds, balconies and beaches across the country, according to experts at Cornell. . . Read More

Author: Michael Morrissey

GETTING COZY THIS WINTER WITH ACPL WINTER PROGRAM

PET FOOD PANTRY OPENS IN WAYNEDALE

HOLIDAY WREATHS ON DISPLAY TO SUPPORT WAYNEDALE

HONORING THE FALLEN

SERVING THE COMMUNITY WITH A HEARTY BREAKFAST

QUIMBY VILLAGE CONTINUES CONSTRUCTION

A FRIGHT FOR A GOOD CAUSE

PROMOTING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

LET ‘EM RUN & PLAY AT PAWSTER PARK

CELEBRATING THE MIRACULOUS WORLD OF BUTTERFLIES

DAIRY QUEEN RENOVATES

TILLMAN PARK RENOVATES DISC GOLF COURSE

MODERN MILL ADDS CHARM TO SOUTH BROADWAY GROWTH

COOKING UP HEALTHY OPTIONS WITH HEALING KITCHEN PROGRAM

MUSTARD SEED FURNITURE BANK EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT

INDIANA TECH CONVERTING DONALD ROSS GOLF COURSE

FIGHTING HUNGER WITH SUMMER LUNCHES

HALLS CLOSED & UNDER CONSTRUCTION OPENING SOON

MORE THAN JUST BOOKS AT THE WAYNEDALE LIBRARY

SPRUCING UP THE CITY

CLEANING OUR CITY’S WATER IS COMPLEX

ICONIC THEATER READY TO SHINE

CITY ASSISTING RESIDENTS IN REPAIRING ROOFS AND FURNACES

‘IT FEELS GOOD TO BE A CHAMPION’

LUCY WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF FOX ISLAND’S BIRD COUNT